Koome Mwambia & 3 other v Deshun Properties Company Limited & 4 others [2014] KEHC 8633 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8633
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8633 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2014
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TypeLand DisputePosturePetition for Declaration and InjunctionsCoramL.N. GACHERU
Holding
The transfer is not illegal as the 1st Respondent has acquired a 99-year leasehold interest. The Petitioners' rights to a clean and healthy environment have not been violated.
Facts
Petitioners allege that Deshun Properties Company Limited transferred a freehold property to a non-citizen without adhering to constitutional restrictions. The transfer was challenged under various constitutional articles.
Issues
- Validity of the transfer of freehold property to a non-citizen
- Petitioners' rights to a clean and healthy environment
- Petitioners' rights to property
- Petitioners' rights to participate in development plans
Reasoning
The court found that the transfer was legal as it adhered to the constitutional restrictions on non-citizen ownership. The Petitioners' rights were not violated as they had not participated in the development plans through the required procedures.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Declaration that the transfer is legal
- Order to restore the building to its original condition within 60 days
Remedies
- Mandatory injunction to restore the building
- Order to enforce constitutional provisions
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Registration Act
- Physical Planning Act
- Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999
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